Designed by Ignacio and Sandra Masías for Andean, the project rises on the most remote plateau of southern Peru, where essential architecture meets ancient culture
Far from the beaten path, Tinajani opens a new chapter in high-altitude hospitality. It’s the original vision of Andean, a Peruvian studio committed to regenerating forgotten places and giving them back through a new form of conscious tourism.
In the heart of a spectacular canyon between Cusco and Lake Titicaca, on a former alpaca farm, a small village of six discreetly designed campamentos takes shape — conceived to immerse in nature without altering it. An authentic destination where guests walk among towering rock formations and gather around the fire to share stories in the silence of the highlands.
An architecture in dialogue with the landscape
The project bears the signature of siblings Ignacio and Sandra Masías. The historic 19th-century Casona, the original heart of the property, has been carefully restored using local materials: dry stone walls, woven straw roofing, and raw stone details.
Next to it, the 1947 annex now hosts the dining area and common spaces. A short walk away, six newly built campamentos stand on wooden stilts, each featuring a private tent, panoramic terrace, and furnishings crafted by local artisans. Handwoven rugs from Arequipa, alpaca textiles, and family heirlooms bring warmth to these essential yet deeply rooted spaces.
Flavors that tell the story of the highlands
The cuisine at Tinajani is a celebration of slow rituals and seasonality. Chefs cook over open flames, in outdoor settings, using local ingredients and time-honored techniques.
From Chairo soup to evening fondues with Andean cheeses, each dish is crafted to nourish both body and soul. Breakfast features crêpes made with ancient grains, oat porridge, and chapla bread, while the day ends outdoors with a warm cup of api—a traditional drink made from purple corn—under the clear highland sky.
Adventures on tiptoe
At Tinajani, every excursion turns into a discovery: from the Puya Raimondi forests, which bloom only once every thirty years, to pre-Inca petroglyphs hidden among the cliffs.
On horseback or on foot, guests follow ancient transhumance trails, visit villages like Ayaviri and Pucará, and take part in meditative dawn ceremonies. These experiences are led by local experts, guardians of the land’s knowledge.
Nature to protect, stories to pass on
Tinajani is also the first private conservation area established by Andean. Entrusted to its care by the Peruvian government, the property aims to become a national reserve. The project includes creating an independent foundation, funded by part of the revenues and voluntary donations, to support the environment and local communities.
Each guest becomes part of the process: all it takes is respect, attentiveness, and a genuine desire to connect with those who have lived in these sacred lands for generations.
